The Feilding Star. Published Daily. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8, 1893.
Ik our correspondence column to-day Mr Levoi complains of the furious riding which is so common in the streets of Feilding, especially on Saturday and Sunday nights. We may quote for the information of these persons who are so careless, or indifferent to the comfort and convenience of foot passengers, the following Clause 4, subsection 4, of the Police Offences Act, 1884. Any person who furiously or negligently rides or drives any animal or vehicle, or any engine, carriage or conveyance of any kind, in or upon any public place, is liable to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds. The accident complained of by Mr Levoi was apparently the result of negligence. Now that public attention lias been again called to the evil no doubt equestrians will be more careful. A correspondent has already pointed out that foot passengers may always prevent accidents to themselves at night from horses approaching them by striking matches or waving a coat or umbrella rapidly round in front of the animal. Of course someone may be thrown and hurt, but the footman will not be injured in any way.
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Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 112, 8 November 1893, Page 2
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